Sanctuary Strikers FC

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In 2017, a former client and volunteer at Reading Refugee Support Group decided to establish a football team. Sanctuary Strikers FC is intended to encourage refugees, asylum seekers and others to integrate, in the spirit of hope.

The step to establish a fully registered team to play in the Reading and District Sunday league was ambitious. The cost of establishing the team, including registration fees, insurance premiums, kit and equipment has totalled over £5000. The cost so far has been met with one-off donations from national bodies such as the Football Association “Grow the Game Foundation.” The monthly running costs of £430, for pitch hire, training facilities, referee fees and other minor expenses have been met to date from these same sources - but we now need to raise more money to enable us to cover our costs over the rest of the season.